Global Quaility Management | Task Force

Founded QM-Service Automotive in 2004. Consultant for global automotive industry clients including Daimler AG, Porsche, BMW, Smart, and numerous global players in the supply industry such as Continental, Magna, Webasto, JCI, Mahle, Valeo, Grammer, Woco, Hella, Brose, Faurecia, Lear, Dräxlmaier, and others.

Areas of expertise:

• Automotive, Interior, Exterior
• Logistics, Supply Chain
• APQP PAP Project Management
• Plant relocation
• Supplier upgrading
• Crisis management
• Process optimization
• Cost reduction
• Shop floor, continuous improvement

Project examples:

• Mercedes / Smart Convertible Folding Roof

• Addressed threat to market introduction by suppliers

• Focused on mechanics, assembly, painting, extrusion, flocking

• Achieved market introduction in ordered quantity and quality

• Tier 1 in Mexico Mercedes Interior

• Managed first direct supply to Mercedes (PEP, APQP, PPAP, KVP)

• Introduced and implemented AIAG standards

• Trained teams according to VDA 6.3 and AIAG

• Resulted in customer audits and certification at first go grade 1

• BMW 5/6 Series Panoramic Roof Hazard O-series

• Secured project within a short time on site

• Focused on development, supplier, painting, mechanics, assembly, store floor

• Secured O-series in ordered quantity and quality

• Implemented QM system

• Served as Interim production management

• VW Passat Plant / Production Relocation to Poland

• Served as Interim plant management

• Achieved IATF certification and release within 12 months

Additional competencies:

• International auditor
• Six Sigma Green Belt
• AIAG, IATF, VDA 6.3 Certifications
• Production manager
• Company relocation & setup abroad
• Plant manager

Personal leadership style: Courteous, communicative, goal-oriented, motivating, and obliging.

Languages: German, English, Serbian, Hungarian, Spanish